City Council of the City of Hollister

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Monday, August 04, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

City Council Chamber, City Hall

375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Members Present:

• Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
• Rudy Picha, District 1
• Rolan Resendiz, District 2
• Dolores Morales, District 3

Members Absent:

• Priscilla de Anda, District 4

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Stephens called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 6:30 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.

5.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

5.1

PROCLAMATION HONORING THE HOLLISTER TREMORS 2011 GIRLS- HURRICANES TEAM

Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation to the Hollister Tremors soccer team.

5.2

RETIREMENT RECOGNITION HONORING POLICE CAPTAIN ERIC OLSON

Police Chief Carlos Reynoso presented a plaque to Police Captain Eric Olson in recognition for his years of service to the City and residents of Hollister.

5.3

PRESENTATION BY CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY 3CE ANNUAL UPDATE

Sophia Schwirzke with Central Community Coast Energy (3CE) provided the agency's annual update. 

6.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Tod duBois supported additional economic development in Hollister. 

7.

CONSENT ITEMS

Councilmember Morales reported additional information had been provided for Agenda Item 7.2.

Councilmember Picha pulled Agenda Item 7.2 from the Consent Calendar.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:13 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:13 p.m.

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Ayes (4)	Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, and Mayor Stephens
  Absent (1)	Council Member de Anda

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.1

JUNE 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

7.3

INFORMATIONAL REPORT ADVISING THE CITY MANAGER HAS AMENDED THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH FLOCK SAFETY, INC. TO REPLACE THE RAVEN GUN SHOT DETECTION SYSTEM WITH ADDITIONAL ALPR CAMERAS

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Receive the informational report advising the City Manager has amended the current FLOCK Safety, Inc. contract.

  Carried

7.4

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 1901 LANA WAY PROJECT INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4 ANNEXATION NO. 62 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of 1901 Lana Way Project into CFD#4.

  Carried

7.5

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION REGULATORY PERMIT RENEWAL 2025/2026 FOR WHERE2DISTRO LLC

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for Where2Distro LLC to operate a cannabis distribution facility located at 1891 Airway Drive.

  Carried

7.6

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPACE LEASE WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR AN ANTENNA AND EQUIPMENT AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Adopt a resolution approving a space lease with the Federal Aviation Administration for an antenna and equipment at the Hollister Municipal Airport and authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease.

  Carried

7.7

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TWO ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLES FOR THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Adopt a resolution:
  1. Approving the application for and acceptance of a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration grant for the acquisition of two Zero Emissions Vehicles for the Hollister Municipal Airport (“FAA Grant”);
  2. Authorizing the Administrative Services Department to make necessary accounting and budgetary entries;
  3. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee (“Authorized Officers”) to execute FAA grant applications, grant agreements, and other necessary documents contemplated herein; and
  4. Authorizing and directing the Authorized Officers, and each of them, for and in the name of and on behalf of the City, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to, and comply with the terms and intent of the resolution. All actions heretofore taken by such officers and agents that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of the resolution shall hereby be ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects.

  Carried

7.2

RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE HOLLISTER AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION

City Attorney reported a question was raised regarding whether Julio Rodriguez can serve on the City's Planning Commission and the San Benito County Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO). Ms. Lerner provided information regarding incompatible offices and stated the responsibility to address any potential conflicts rests with the appointed Commissioner and outlined potential consequences if it is determined the Commissioner is serving in incompatible offices.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:19 p.m.

Julio Rodriguez reported he spoke with the LAFCO Executive Director regarding his potential appointment to the Planning Commission. 

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:20 p.m.

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Ratify the appointment of Eric Watt to fill the District 1 vacancy on the Hollister Airport Advisory Commission, and Julio Rodriguez and Peter Hernandez to fill the Districts 1 and 2 vacancies on the Planning Commission. 

  Ayes (4)	Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, and Mayor Stephens
  Absent (1)	Council Member de Anda

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN UPDATE TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO REFLECT CUMULATIVE COST ADJUSTMENTS FROM 2022 THROUGH 2025 AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE FEE STUDY IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB 602

Associate Engineer Cristian Builes provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Adopt a resolution authorizing the adjustment of Development Impact Fees to reflect cost changes not applied since 2022 and acknowledge the City’s intent to conduct a comprehensive fee study in accordance with recent State legislation (AB 602).

  Ayes (4)	Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, and Mayor Stephens
  Absent (1)	Council Member de Anda

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.2

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TEMPORARY ANNEXATION POLICY DURING THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.

Jeffrey Small representing the San Benito High School District opposed the proposed Temporary Annexation Policy during the 2040 General Plan Update stating it will hinder development of a second high school site. 

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.

• Moved by: Council Member Picha
  Seconded by: Council Member Morales

  Adopt a resolution establishing a temporary annexation policy during the 2040 General Plan Update.

  Ayes (4)	Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, and Mayor Stephens
  Absent (1)	Council Member de Anda

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.3

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.10, INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONES TO ALLOW FOR SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK (IBP) ZONING DISTRICTS AND RELATED AMENDMENTS FOR CLARITY

Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided the staff presentation and recommended including additional language in the ordinance to delete the current definition for “Schools- Specialized education and training" in Section 17.02.020.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.

Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum supported the proposed ordinance and stated the San Benito High School District is not currently pursuing building a trade school and opposed cannabis facilities being allowed near schools. 

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.

Councilmember Resendiz suggested including language in the ordinance to address cannabis facilities near school facilities. 

Planning Manager Eva Kelly stated the City Council can address potential cannabis facilities near schools on a case by case basis because they require Council consideration on the individual Conditional Use Permits as do all cannabis facilities. 

• Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
  Seconded by: Council Member Picha

  Introduce an  Amending Title 17, Zoning, Chapter 17.10, Industrial and Manufacturing Zones to allow for Specialized Schools in the Light Industrial (M1) and Industrial Business Park (IBP) Zoning Districts and Related Amendments for Clarity, including the change recommended by staff. 

  Ayes (4)	Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, and Mayor Stephens
  Absent (1)	Council Member de Anda

  Carried (4 to 0)

9.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

9.1

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Councilmember Picha reported on the June 16, 2025 Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments meeting where the Regional Early Action Grants were discussed. 

Mayor Stephens reported the Animal Services ad hoc committee continues to meet to discuss issues related to the Animal Shelter and reported the motorcycle rally ad hoc committee has been meeting to debrief on the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally. 

1.

REVIEW AND UPDATE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Mayor Stephens updated various Committee assignments for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year.

9.2

COUNCIL REPORTS

No reports.

1.

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

9.3

CITY MANAGER REPORT

No report. 

1.

UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS

10.

CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.

10.1

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6

Agency designated representatives: City Manager David Mirrione and City Attorney Mary Lerner

Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees

10.2

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8

Property: Briggs Alley (alley adjacent to 427 San Benito Street) and Browns Alley (alley adjacent to 650 San Benito Street)
Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions

10.3

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (2 cases)

10.4

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIAPTED LITIGATION

Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation)
2 cases:
(1)    Purdue/Sackler National Opioid Settlement
(2)    Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus National Opioid Settlement

10.5

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8

Property: 190 Maple Ave., Hollister, CA 95023
Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms and Conditions

10.6

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9

Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): One Case

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:36 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:36 p.m.

Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 8:36 p.m.

11.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

City Attorney Mary Lerner reported in closed session, on a motion from Mayor Stephens and a second by Councilmember Morales, the City Council voted 4-0 to join in the following litigation: (1) the Purdue/Sackler National Opioid Settlement and (2) the Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus National Opioid Settlement.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 11:39 p.m.